Datacard Group ImageCard SelectTM and UltraGrafix SelectTM Printers Running a cleaning cycle

4-2 Maintaining the printer

Running a cleaning cycle

A cleaning cycle includes replacing the sleeve of the continuous cleaning roller and running a cleaning card. Replace the cleaning roller first, and then run a cleaning card.

Select one of the following primary methods to make sure cleaning occurs regularly.

•You can set the cleaning interval in the driver to indicate when it is time to clean. The default “Cards between cleaning” value is 250 cards. You can change the number of cards between cleaning in the printer Properties, Default Document Properties, or Printer Preferences dialog box. See “Working with printer settings and data” on page 3-2for the steps to follow.

•You can clean the printer when you change the print ribbon, when you load cards in the card cartridge, or at another regular interval you determine.

You might want to run a cleaning cycle more often if:

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The cards, especially magnetic stripe cards, have particles on them

A monochrome ribbon is used

The printer is operated in a relatively dirty environment

Printed cards have defects in the printing because of residue on the card

Replacing the cleaning roller sleeve

Replace the sleeve of the continuous cleaning roller when prompted or according to your schedule. You can change the replaceable cleaning sleeve at any time, whether or not you have been prompted.

Replace the cleaning roller

1 Open the top cover of the printer.

EThe printer power can be on or off when you replace the cleaning roller.

2Press down on the swing arm (step 1 in Figure 4-1). The push latch releases the swing arm. Lift the swing arm until it is fully open (step 2 in Figure 4-1).

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Figure 4-1: Open the swing arm

3 Remove the print ribbon cartridge.

User’s Guide for ImageCard® Select™ and UltraGrafix® Select™